Discontinued (Apr 2022)- Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation 

offered by Netaji Subhas Open University

No, XAT is not required for MBA at Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU). The eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA programme at NSOU is as follows:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates).
• Work experience of at least 2 years is preferred but not mandatory.

The selection of candidates for admission to the MBA programme at NSOU is based on the following factors:

• Academic performance at the undergraduate level.
• Work experience (if any).
• Performance in the Personal Interview (PI).

 PI is only conducted for candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria and are shortlisted based on their academic performance .

The minimum XAT score required for admission to the MBA programme at Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) is not specified on the university's website. However, the university does consider the XAT score as one of the factors in the selection process.

In 2023, the average XAT score of the students admitted to the MBA programme at NSOU was 65. This indicates that the university is more likely to admit students with higher XAT scores.

If you have a score of 35 in the XAT, you may still be eligible for admission to the MBA programme at NSOU. However, you may need to have a strong academic record and work experience to compensate for your lower XAT score.

You can also increase your chances of getting admitted to the MBA programme at NSOU by performing well in the Personal Interview (PI). The PI is an important part of the selection process and the university gives a lot of weightage to the performance of the candidates in the PI.

 some tips for performing well in the PI:

• Be well-prepared about the university and the MBA program.
• Be able to articulate your reasons for wanting to pursue an MBA at NSOU.
• Be able to discuss your academic and professional achievements.
• Be confident and enthusiastic.

The placement rate of MBAs and PGDMs at Netaji Subhas University has increased from 87% in 2021 to 91% in 2022. So, out of 44 students, 40 were placed, and the placement rate is 91%. The median package is 4.65 LPA.

After completing an MBA from Netaji Subhas Open University, you can work in a variety of sectors, including:

• Banking and finance
• Consulting
• Marketing
• Manufacturing and technology
• IT manager
• HR manager
• Business development manager
• Project manager

Other job opportunities after an MBA:

• Finance analyst
• Digital marketing manager
• Human resources manager
• Marketing manager
• Investment banker
• Management consultant